Panax Quinquefolius Root Extract

INCI: PANAX QUINQUEFOLIUS ROOT EXTRACT

CAS Number
90045-38-8 (general Panax quinquefolius extract)
Function
Skin conditioning, antioxidant
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically restricted; American ginseng is GRAS for food

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Less cosmetic-specific safety data than P. ginseng; cross-reactivity possible for individuals allergic to Araliaceae family plants

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Panax Quinquefolius Root Extract safe in cosmetics?

Less cosmetic-specific safety data than P. ginseng; cross-reactivity possible for individuals allergic to Araliaceae family plants The EU classifies Panax Quinquefolius Root Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Panax Quinquefolius Root Extract allowed in the EU?

Panax Quinquefolius Root Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Panax Quinquefolius Root Extract do in cosmetics?

Panax Quinquefolius Root Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, antioxidant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 90045-38-8 (general Panax quinquefolius extract).

What is the Margin of Safety for Panax Quinquefolius Root Extract?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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